Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Which Program is Right for Me?

The Atkins Diet, The Grapefruit Diet, The Cookie Diet, Low Carb, High Impact, Low Impact...how do we choose?  With so many diets and exercise routines "proven" to work by one renowned fitness professional after the next, it can all get very confusing. How do you choose "your" perfect healthy living plan?

The answer could be a tricky one at best.  I read article after article by some of the most interesting and "in-shape" wellness gurus in the world today.  I know its not easy to determine who's right and who is just spouting the fad of the week.  What makes this diet or workout plan better than the other?  Ultimately, it's about your body and the way it responds.  Trial and error.  Our bodies need nutritious food and lots of water to remain healthy, but what they do not need is trans fat and other man made chemicals.  Common sense would dictate that eating a diet high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, water and getting at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of exercise will keep you fit. However, some of us need more rigorous exercise to tone and shape our bodies.  Additionally, its never that easy to refrain from the "fun" foods like pizza, french fries and chips.

So let's start being realistic about getting in shape and how exactly that might happen for each of us.  First and foremost, talk to your Doctor.  How much weight do you need to lose?  Get some perspective on a real number. Discuss how you can be healthy and stay on the right track.  We can all benefit from the knowledge our medical professionals possess.  Discuss your options together.  Are you willing to dedicate time to your body and mind?  And finally, what does he or she suggest for you?  Should you talk to a fitness professional about your goal weight and how to achieve that number?  And never, ever take any dangerous supplements to speed up the process.  


Determining what program is right for you can be a frustrating process.  You can help by learning about your own body and how it responds to diet and exercise.  There is no cure all, but hard work, dedication and figuring out what works for you, can push you to your goal.

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